Hokitika Weather in January
What's the weather like in Hokitika (West Coast) in January 2025?
The climate in Hokitika during January can be summarized as mild and very wet.
January is in the summer in Hokitika and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.6°C 52.9°F |
| Average temperature | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 299 mm 11.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 16 days |
| Sea temperature | 17.5°C 63.4°F |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average January is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hokitika with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Hokitika
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hokitika in January 2025.
Other monthly averages
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Hokitika weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 224mm 8.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 332mm 13.1ins |
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